Continued from yesterday's first installment... "Choosing A College - Establishing Criteria" by Patrick Carver When I agreed on my criteria, the list of schools dramatically changed. Each person has a unique set of tastes, needs, and interests that they enjoy. It is important that you create criteria that reflect you and your interests. Do you enjoy being in large … [Read more...] about A Players Perspective, continued
Archives for June 2005
College Recruiting from a Players Perspective, part 1
I am proud to present my first outside writer. Patrick Carver is very familiar to most of you who play in Springfield. For those readers who are from outside the Springfield Soccer area, a brief introduction. Patrick is a recent graduate of Parkview HS where he was Student Council President as well as a national award winner within their nationally recognized debate program. … [Read more...] about College Recruiting from a Players Perspective, part 1
All State Girls, Class 2
The All-State teams have been announced along with the final state rankings. Rolla finished at #9 based upon their Quarterfinal finish while Kickapoo finished at #12 while making it to the Sectional round. Congratulations go to Sophie Cox, junior midfielder at Rolla and Rachel Lavoy, junior forward at Kickapoo who were named to the First Team. The two were part of a group … [Read more...] about All State Girls, Class 2
All State Girls, Class 1
The list has been released on the Missouri Soccer Coaches site along with the final rankings for the schools. Springfield Catholic finished at #7 in the state based upon their run to the Quarterfinals this year, where they lost to Timberland. Tara Bailes of Catholic is recognized as one of two freshman in the state to earn First Team honors. Second Team honors are … [Read more...] about All State Girls, Class 1
A Shout Out to the Nedoma’s
Well, it looks like the rumor I heard this past spring has come to fruition. The latest Springfield Soccer Club tryouts include at least three Nedoma's on the rosters with All Central Region forward Karissa Nedoma joining the U18 girls as well as the Kickapoo Chiefs for her senior year next spring. There are also two younger brothers who are on the U12 roster after moving … [Read more...] about A Shout Out to the Nedoma’s